Do you think your baby’s rash may be caused by a food allergy? Let’s look at how to identify and treat a food allergy rash. What is a Food Allergy Rash? A food allergy rash is a rash that is caused by an overreaction of our immune systems to a particular food. Our immune systems are there to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other invasions that can cause sickness. As is the case with other types of allergies, a food allergy occurs when the body reacts to an otherwise harmless item, wreaking havoc in our systems. With food allergies, the IgE antibodies overreact to a particular food(s), a ..read more

Are you concerned your baby may have hives? Learn about hives, what they mean, and how you can treat them. Identifying Hives Hives, also known as urticaria, is a type of rash characterized by raised, rounded, itchy welts that cluster together on the skin. If your baby has dark skin, the rash will be closer to the color of your baby’s natural skin tone than if he has light skin. They are identifiable in their shape and in the way they often cluster together to form large patches. The spots themselves vary in size, as well as the clusters they form.  It is often noted that hives go away in ..read more

Children often describe food allergy symptoms in unique ways. Learn different ways children may tell you about food allergic reaction symptoms. How do you know if your child is experiencing an allergic reaction to a food? Children could describe their symptoms in several different ways. Today, we’ll go over the most common food allergy reaction symptoms, and some of the ways your child might alert you to these symptoms. But first, we’ll explain exactly what a food allergy is, and the foods that most commonly cause food allergic reactions.  What is a food allergy? Food allergies involve ov ..read more

Cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in children under the age of 5. Learn about milk allergy management, treatment, and prevention. Cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in children under the age of 5. It is also one of the most common causes of severe food allergy reactions, in children of all ages. And like all food allergies, cow’s milk allergy has the potential to cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. But often, milk allergies are confused with milk intolerances.  Today, we’ll cover everything families need to know about milk allergy management, treatment, an ..read more

Benadryl can help with your child’s mild allergy symptoms, as long as you give the right dose. Learn how to identify and give the safe dose of Benadryl. If your child has mild food allergy symptoms, or mild environmental allergy symptoms, the right dose of Benadryl can help relieve these symptoms. But if your child doesn’t receive the right dose of Benadryl for their age, or takes the wrong type of Benadryl for their age, the medicine could harm your child. Today, we’ll cover what your family needs to know about Benadryl, including how to identify the safe dosage (and safe type) for your child ..read more

In April 2021, the FASTER Act became law. Learn the advances this law puts into place for food allergy management, research, and prevention. In April of 2021, President Joe Biden signed the FASTER Act into law. This landmark food allergy law recognizes sesame as the ninth top allergen, and requires it to be labeled like the other 8 top allergens. It also encourages research that will improve the quality of life for food allergy families, and that could potentially lower the rates of future food allergies. Today, we’ll cover the details of all the advances the FASTER Act puts into place. T ..read more

Wondering if your baby needs hypoallergenic formula? Keep reading to learn more about switching formulas and keeping your baby healthy. Top 5 Signs Your Baby Might Need Hypoallergenic Formula As a new parent, sometimes it’s hard to know what is normal or if your baby needs a change in environment or diet. A baby who is fussy or has a suspicious rash can cause worry, when you may only need to switch out your formula. Let’s look at five signs that your baby needs hypoallergenic baby formula.  1. Extreme Irritability  There is no doubt that all babies cry from time to time. Crying is ho ..read more

Learn the facts about the 9 most common food allergies, and how to prevent these allergies before they start. Food allergies happen when someone’s immune system treats the proteins in certain foods like foreign invaders, and triggers an allergic reaction whenever someone eats foods with those proteins. 9 foods are responsible for over 90% of food allergies in the United States.  These are the most common food allergies: Cow’s Milk Egg Peanut Tree Nuts Wheat Soy Fish Shellfish Sesame Today, we’ll cover what you need to know about each of these top 9 food allergies, including how common t ..read more

Dr. Andrew Matthew, Los Robles Medical Center’s Chief of Pediatrics, answers your most-asked questions about introducing your baby to allergens. What do you tell parents about food allergy prevention? Parents often tell me they’re not worried about food allergies because it’s not in their family. This is a common misconception – most kids with food allergies (>50%) have no family history. Many parents are also afraid to feed their babies potentially allergenic foods like peanuts, but we now know that introducing these foods early and often may be the best approach to avoid food al ..read more

Learn what the findings from the APPEAL-2 study reveal about quality-of-life impacts of living with a peanut allergy, for both peanut allergic children and their caregivers.  Peanut allergy is one of the most common childhood food allergies, and it is usually lifelong. And compared to other food allergies, peanut  allergies more commonly cause severe or life-threatening allergic reactions. Because of these factors, peanut allergies significantly impact the quality of life for people who live with them. Aimmune’s APPEAL-2 study (Allergy to Peanuts ImPacting Emotions And Life-2) invest ..read more